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American Folk Art, Hand-Painted Rowing Oars, Polychrome Wood, USA, 1970s

Offered by: GREENWICH LIVING DESIGN

Description
American Folk Art, Decorative Sporting Memorabilia, Hand-Painted Rowing Oars, Polychrome Wood, USA, 1970s

A pair of vintage American wooden rowing oars dating to the 1970s. Each example features hand-painted polychrome decoration with contrasting geometric color blocking and lettering across the blades. One oar is decorated in shades of red and green with the inscription “OUT DOOR,” while the other features yellow, blue, and green with the inscription “BISTRO COFFEE.” Both retain their original distressed painted surfaces, displaying natural wear, scratches, and patina consistent with age and use. Decorative examples of American sporting memorabilia, suitable for wall display.

Painted Wood; USA c. 1970s.

Red oar - Height: 114.25 inches, Width: 5 inches, Depth: 2.25 inches

Blue oar - Height: 113.75 inches, Width: 6, Depth: 2.50 inches

More Information

Origin:	United States
Period:	1950-1979
Condition:	Fair. Wear consistent with age and use. Original patined finish presents with wear throughout.
Creation Date:	1970
Styles / Movements:	Folk Art, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	101-3705*
Incollect Reference #:	890455

Dimensions

W.	5 in;	H.	114.25 in;	D.	2.25 in;
W.	12.7 cm;	H.	290.2 cm;	D.	5.72 cm;

Message from Seller:

GREENWICH LIVING DESIGN (est. 1975) is an Antique and 20th Century Art & Design Gallery located in Stamford, CT for over 30 years. Our gallery carries rare and important design objects by both iconic and lesser-known designers from the 18th to the 20th Century – with a focus on 20th Century French design. Recent installations feature Pierre Jeanneret, Maison Jansen, Gio Ponti, Phillip & Kelvin LaVerne, Warren Platner, Ueli Berger, Massimo Vignelli, and many more.

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